Respiratory Medicine UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Respiratory Medicine with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Respiratory Medicine Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 51: Diagnosis?
Answer:
• Lung metastases
Flashcard 52: What pCO2 indicates near-fatal acute asthma?
Answer:
• pCO2 > 6.0kPa
Flashcard 53: Type of effusion if fluid protein/serum protein ratio >0.5?
Answer:
• Exudative
Flashcard 54: Example of a SAMA?
Answer:
• Ipratropium
Flashcard 55: An empyema requires?
Answer: Prompt drainage alongside antibiotic drainage
Flashcard 56: What happens to TLCO in Emphysema?
Answer:
• TLCO is reduced
• As in emphysema the alveolar walls are destroyed
Flashcard 57: Examples of LABAs?
Answer:
• Formoterol
• Salmeterol
Flashcard 58: What is the target saturation in COPD if CO2 is normal on ABG?
Answer:
• 94-98%
Flashcard 59: Is TLCO raised in asthma?
Answer:
• Yes, nothing wrong with the alveoli so lungs try to compensate by improving gas exchange
Flashcard 60: What is recommeded in acute exacerbation of COPD if there is no purulent sputum or any clinical signs of pneumonia?
Answer:
• Oral prednisolone for 5 days
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